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adjective
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of, relating to, or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgians
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of or relating to the Walloon French or the Flemish languages
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UCB UCB 11.92%increase; green up pointing triangle shares jumped after the Belgian pharmaceutical company raised its annual guidance for the second time this year, citing strong U.S. demand for its Bimzelx blockbuster drug.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Belgium’s foreign ministry temporarily took its websites offline as a precaution, it said on X, although the Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium had recorded no attacks on Belgian sites.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
Now with the opportunity to make a real statement early in his reign, the Belgian coach is urging his players not to dwell on May's heartbreak.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Chelsea signed Penders from Genk for £17m in 2024 before loaning him back to the Belgian club.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
In Belgian Flanders, the scene of savage fighting since October, the year 1914 ended with a remarkable display of fellowship and goodwill.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
In back-to-back games now, the Belgians have done more than just win—they’ve also riled up their opponents in the process.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
“Overturn this”: a victory barb from the Belgians.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
To have any hope against the Belgians in the round of 16 — a matchup between FIFA’s Nos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Her condition has deteriorated, according to the royal household, and she is not expected to take part in a state visit by the king and queen of the Belgians next week.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
They call us all Beelezi, which means Belgians!
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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